Trainee Solicitor

Salary: Base salary of £37,000 for year one and £39,000 for year two 

Location: Hybrid- Home/ London (Kings Cross)

Programme Duration: 2 years starting in September 2025

Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 3rd of February 2025, and interviews will go ahead between w/c 10th of February 2025.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Through the training programme, you’ll gain invaluable experience across various areas of the law, help us achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career you can be proud of. You will play a key role in helping us achieve our vision, and we can make yours happen, too.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

- 25 days of annual leave 

- Access to our company pension scheme

- Life assurance 

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- Access to virtual GP

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers

- One paid day of leave every year to volunteer and support your community  

Trainee Programme;

This unique opportunity offers aspiring legal professionals the chance to gain invaluable work experience while developing the essential competencies required to become a fully qualified and proficient Solicitor.

Throughout your trainee programme, you'll immerse yourself in the dynamic world of environmental solutions and gain a core understanding of our operations, alongside developing the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the legal profession. As you progress, you'll hone your legal, technical and analytical skills, learning to effectively support our business and customers in achieving their sustainability goals.

At Veolia, we're passionate about nurturing talent and fostering continuous development. We actively encourage and support our trainees to push their boundaries and continuously enhance their skills and knowledge. Our supportive environment is designed to help you thrive and succeed in your legal career, providing you with the tools and experiences needed to make a meaningful impact in our business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Gain practical experience in various areas of law, including commercial and company law, construction/civil engineering, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, planning law and intellectual property.

• Assist with drafting agreements and reviewing customer contracts.

• Undertake due diligence and perform legal research tasks.

• Assess legal challenges and advise internal stakeholders on the law and legal issues.

• Provide a professional and helpful service to all internal clients and external customers.

• Keep up to date with developments in law and practice.

What we’re looking for:

• A recent Graduate with a completed Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Examination who will be available to join us in September 2025.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle tasks with confidentiality.

• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner.

• Ability to accurately interpret and follow instructions.

• Desire to achieve admission to the role of solicitor upon completion of the training course.

• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers.

Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation – all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we’ll invite you to attend an initial interview.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.